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immortal life, but he surrendered his life to Satan, became ensnared by
the vain philosophies of men, and was a plaything of the evil one! The
Christian’s hope is as an anchor to the soul, both sure and steadfast, and
entereth into that which is within the veil, whither Christ the forerunner
is for us entered. We have an individual work to do to prepare for the
great events that are before us.
The Tempest Is Coming
The youth should seek God more earnestly. The tempest is coming,
and we must get ready for its fury by having repentance toward God
and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord will arise to shake
terribly the earth. We shall see troubles on all sides. Thousands of
ships will be hurled into the depths of the sea. Navies will go down,
and human lives will be sacrificed by millions. Fires will break out
unexpectedly, and no human effort will be able to quench them. The
palaces of earth will be swept away in the fury of the flames. Disasters
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by rail will become more and more frequent; confusion, collision, and
death without a moment’s warning will occur on the great lines of
travel. The end is near, probation is closing. Oh, let us seek God while
He may be found, call upon Him while He is near! The prophet says:
“Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought His
judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be
hid in the day of the Lord’s anger.”—
The Signs of the Times, April
21, 1890
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Daily Dependence on God
When you rise in the morning, do you feel your helplessness, and
your need of strength from God? and do you humbly, heartily make
known your wants to your heavenly Father? If so, angels mark your
prayers, and if these prayers have not gone forth out of feigned lips,
when you are in danger of unconsciously doing wrong, and exerting
an influence which will lead others to do wrong, your guardian angel
will be by your side, prompting you to a better course, choosing your
words for you, and influencing your actions.
If you feel in no danger, and if you offer no prayer for help and
strength to resist temptations, you will be sure to go astray; your